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Apollo Tyres OE on Volkswagen?

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Apollo Tyres is in talks with Volkswagen about supplying tyres to the small car the German carmaker is planning to introduce in the next two years. India’s Business Standard newspaper quoted Onkar Kanwar, chairman and MD of Apollo Tyres as saying: “We are holding talks for supply of car radials for Volkswagen vehicles, which are expected to roll out in the second half of 2009-10.” It is not clear if the deal will cover Europe or just India. According to reports Volkswagen recently firmed up its plans to set up a car plant in Chakan near Pune and is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government by next week.

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More HP Tyres for Polish Motorists

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The tyre market in Poland is growing continuously. In 2005 about 7.67 million passenger car tyres were sold (+4 per cent on 2004) and this figure is expected to increase by another 7 to 8 per cent during the year, according to a report published by the German governmental institute BFAI. Consequently, this year about 8.2 to 8.3 million PC tyres will be sold on the replacement market in Poland. “Long gone are the times when everybody drove the same tyre all the time. The development in different market segments has been quite heterogenous,” the report points out. High speed and therefore high performance tyres have experienced the strongest growth rates in the recent past. The Polish low budget segment in turn is constantly losing market share.

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Wireless and Paperless Fleet Data Recording from Pneu-Logic

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Derbyshire-based Pneu-Logic has introduced a new wireless and paperless fleet data recording system. The company has gone into partnership with Goodyear Dunlop to market and promote the system. Pneu-Inspector is a hand held, easy-to-use, tyre tread depth combined pressure gauge which collects accurate tyre data and uses Bluetooth technology to communicate with a hand-held mobile computer. The result is real-time information, allowing fleet managers to view data about their tyres within seconds of them being inspected.

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Toyo Wins Baja 1000 On Only Second Attempt

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Toyo reached for the victory champagne recently after a convincing victory in the Baja 1000 off-road Race. NASCAR ace Robby Gordon drove the Chevy CK1500 whilst Toyo Open Country M/T tyres provided the traction. Victory was made all the sweeter by the fact that it was only Toyo’s second ever entry into the gruelling race. The victory ends a 21-year victory run by BFGoodrich in the series.

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Kings Road Tyres to Offer Products Online

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Kings Road Tyres began wholesaling over 30 years ago and was one of the few companies that, back then, saw the need for an alternative supply chain into the market. Since that time KRT has developed a nationwide delivery system operating from its own distribution centres throughout the UK and Ireland, using its own fleet of vehicles, and over the years has built a consistent and reliable distribution service. The most recent development at the company sees KRT keep pace with future trends. From the early part of 2007 the wholesaler will offer its products online via the Internet. Full details of this service will be available soon.

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Record-breaking Touareg Tows Boeing 747 on Michelins

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Be careful what you say – an off the cuff remark recently resulted in a VW Touareg towing a jumbo jet down a run-way. On Thursday this week, a Volkswagen crew did indeed hook up a new generation Touareg V10 TDI to a 747 and it pulled it off. However, there hasn’t been a rush on orders from airport operators wanting to replace their 70-ton pushbacks with Touaregs.

In order for the Touareg V10 TDI to be able to tow the big bird, the weight of the Volkswagen had to first be increased by 4250 kilos. This sounds paradoxical but is absolutely necessary so that the power of the engine can be converted into propelling force. For this purpose steel balls and steel plates were distributed in the SUV. Other modifications were kept to a minimum, but the crew did have to increase the air pressure in the standard Michelin tyres to 4.5 bar. The speed was also limited to protect the tyres, says VW.

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Kirkby Tyres’ Extensive Offering

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Kirkby Tyres has been involved in tyre and wheel wholesaling and distribution since 1958, building up a reputation for comprehensive stockholding, economic pricing and dependable delivery. For many years, Kirkby was associated mainly with the Alliance brand of agricultural and earthmover tyres, but in recent years the company has added to its portfolio, notably with brands from China, joining Alliance and all major brands from Europe, the USA and Japan. Kirkby operates from a five-acre site in Liverpool and has a daily delivery service on the UK mainland, for quantities up to and including container loads.

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Scrap Tyres Can Be Used to Filter Wastewater

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Dr. Yuefeng Xie, associate professor of environmental engineering at Penn State Harrisburg, has developed a method that uses crumb rubber to filter wastewater, the US university has reported. “My research has found that crumb rubber, derived from waste tyres, can be used as a filter media,” Xie explains. “The crumb rubber could be used for treating wastewater, ship ballast water, and storm water.”

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Taking Speciality Tyres to the Maxxis

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As Maxxis’ profile in the PCR market develops, the company is continuing to develop solutions for a series of specialist applications, including high-speed trailers, ATV, turf machinery and small implements.

When it comes to ATVs, Maxxis claims to set the standard for tough, durable tyres that offer superior traction on all terrains. Firmly established as the choice of champions, Maxxis ATV tyres combine excellent puncture resistance qualities with tread that is designed for maximum grip and performance, meeting the needs of both recreational riders and competitive racers alike.

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Continental Cold Weather Tyres Top Tests

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Continental Tyres has been awarded top accolades by four leading German consumer motoring magazines for its range of cold weather tyres. The tests, carried out by AutoBild, AutoBild Sportscars, Auto Motor & Sport and Powercar, underline the performance of Continental’s cold weather tyre range.

Tyres were put through their paces in dry, wet and snowy conditions. The Conti TS 810, winner of the test carried out in AutoBild, was described as being the “best all-rounder” in the test, offering “a dynamic and sporty drive, excellent steering precision and short braking distances on wet surfaces”. AutoBild Sportscars also rated the ContiWinterContact TS 810 as the clear winner and the TS 810 scored well in Powercar’s tests, coming second for its “very balanced performance across all criteria, especially on dry ground.”

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1012 bhp Bristol Fighter-T Runs on Michelin Tyres

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Kensington-based luxury carmaker, Bristol, has announced that it has produced a record braking variation of its Bristol Fighter model. Seen as something of a Bugati (Veyron) beater, the Fighter T’s twin turbocharged and intercooled 8-litre V10 engine is capable of producing 1012 bhp and a top speed of 270 mph, which has been electronically limited to 225 mph.

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County Tyres Employees Show Dedication

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In an age in which it seems people move jobs on a whim, County Tyres reports that some of its employees have achieved up to four decades of dedication this year. County Tyre Group held it’s Long Service Awards on the 24th October at the County Show Ground in Bristol, showing recognition for some remarkable employees. Nine people have reached the timely milestone of 25 years service, whilst one truly dedicated employee, Alan Clark, is celebrating his 40th year of service.

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Heavyweight Performance Tyres

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During the course of 2006 Singapore based wholesaler/distributor Sumo Tyres has aimed to increase its sales presence and media impact in the UK and Europe, marketing its Sumo range as a new brand alternative in the high performance and ultra high performance sectors.

Sumo tyres are available in a range of size and pattern styles, spanning a number of different sectors of the international tyre market. It is the high performance range that the company has specifically targeted for future sales growth through their recently introduced Sumo Firenza range.

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Pirelli Becomes the Exclusive Tyre for Carlsson

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(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Carlsson in North America, the tuning line exclusively for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, will partner with Pirelli Tire North America in a deal that will put Pirelli-branded tyres on all Carlsson-tuned Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and SUVs. To commence this new relationship, Carlsson is displaying its new S550 and CL-Class tuned Mercedes with 21-inch Pirelli P Zero Nero tires at the SEMA Show. Jorge Latorre, President of GGI Carlsson North America, commented: “We are very proud to fit Carlsson with Pirelli tyres,” said Jorge Latorre, president of GGI Carlsson North America. “It only makes sense that Carlsson be fitted with the most distinctive, leading edge high performance tires in the world.”

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Sapphire Expands Manchester Site to Handle Truck Tyres

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Sapphire Energy Recovery has announced that its new Manchester tyre processing facility is now taking truck tyres for onward processing. The new truck tyre disposal service at the Manchester site, came into operation on 16 October and is expected to handle hundreds of truck tyres each week.

Sales and marketing manager, Ryan Mifflin explained: “There is currently a lack of truck tyre disposal facilities in the North West. Our site near Trafford Park provides the perfect hub for local collectors and businesses giving the ultimate solution on service and sustainability helping to reduce vehicle movements and the impact on the environment.

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